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Overview |
UNCG | W&J | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 1,162 students)
UNCG vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 524.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at W&J than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($27,605.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than W&J ($10,592 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 32% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,534 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 336.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($38,971 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or UNCG .
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at W&J (3.54)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than W&J (81.5%)
UNCG vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or W&J? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between W&J and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,800 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/